Nanos gigantum humeris insidentes. If your Latin is a little impaired, that’s “dwarfs standing on the shoulders of giants.” It was originally attributed to Bernard of Chartres in the 12th Century, but it was quoted by Isaac Newton in a letter and has often been used in metaphor to describe one who develops future intellectual […]

  We made it! It’s been one wild week, eh? (as our friends from the 51st state would say it!) From Monday last to Monday now, I don’t know how we could pack any more into 168 hours than we have. One downside of the headlines aplenty pace of historic events: some pretty epic occurrences

Love him or hate him, he’s not a figure you can dismiss. In fact, today – January 20, 2025 – your attention will be directed toward him, wherever you go and whatever you’re doing. “Normal” will be put on hold today; mail will be curtailed; Wall Street will be silent; schools will be closed; banks

What a week to start the year! Last Monday, I was in London alongside John Rinehart – author of Gospel Patrons – for his ministry’s board meeting; the next day, we joined 100 Christian leaders from across the UK gathered for the annual conference of their Gospel Patrons chapter. While in London, two stories from

We made it! Thanks for allowing me a few minutes on this, the first Monday of 2025, to get our relational conversation rebooted for a new year of opportunity. I don’t know if you feel it, but it seems that there’s an air of optimistic possibility wafting around our national neighborhood. Covid is now an

  I’m bi-coastal. I grew up going to the beaches of New Smyrna, Florida, until college life took me to the La Jolla cliffs of the Pacific Ocean. For thirty-three years of my life I enjoyed watching waves or riding them. Those years taught me something profound: success in the ocean isn’t just about riding

  As you wrap-up 2024 and point your bow into 2025, which way is the wind blowing? What a year! A hard-fought election; storms, floods and fires from coast-to-coast; a stock market climbing to historic highs; leaders in every sector toppled by revelations of past indiscretions; consumer confidence tepid while unemployment is teetering. A new

I can read minds. Well, at least one particular thought that might have crossed your mind. It’s the one about supporting The Master’s Program beyond your enthusiasm. It’s actually a question – one that deserves a straight and perhaps surprising answer. Here’s a reality that might raise your eyebrows: only about one-third of our current

What do you want for Christmas? You’ve been asked that question in the last few days, I know. There are still people in your life who plan to bless you this week with a gift. They aren’t looking for an excuse – the economy; inflation; porch-pirates – to take you off their list. Maybe you’ve

For the rest of 2024, here’s the headline over your daily pursuits: It’s all about the gifts. Come January 2025, let me prophesy the honest appraisal of the year-end, for most: the gift effort will have underperformed its potential. Will you be among the losers? The Crush is on. Until the 24th, there will be